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Monarch Tractor’s Rise and Reset
California Ag Today
The Livermore-based innovator pivots after reportedly selling assets to Caterpillar.
Burks Tractor Sues Monarch and New Trade Deal with India
The Agribusiness Update
Idaho-based Burks Tractor filed a lawsuit against Monarch Tractor after its tractors failed to operate autonomously, and India expects to secure a new trade deal with the U.S. before the end of the year.
Burks Tractor Sues Monarch and New Trade Deal with India
The Agribusiness Update
Idaho-based Burks Tractor filed a lawsuit against Monarch Tractor after its tractors failed to operate autonomously, and India expects to secure a new trade deal with the U.S. before the end of the year.
More Autonomous Tractors and China Buying More U.S. Goods
The Agribusiness Update
Farm advocates may be closer to achieving regulatory changes that would clear the way for wider adoption of autonomous tractors, and after recent meetings between the two countries, China will suspend retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports, including duties on some farm goods.
More Autonomous Tractors and China Buying More U.S. Goods
The Agribusiness Update
Farm advocates may be closer to achieving regulatory changes that would clear the way for wider adoption of autonomous tractors, and after recent meetings between the two countries, China will suspend retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports, including duties on some farm goods.
California Farmers Push for Green Light on Autonomous Tractors
California Ag Today
State farm leaders say decades-old safety rules are stalling innovation as regulators weigh updates for driverless ag equipment.
An Agricultural Acquisition in the Golden State
California Ag Today
John Deere acquires GUSS Automation, a California innovator in autonomous sprayers for orchards and vineyards.
California Rethinks Autonomous Equipment Ban and New Bird Flu Strategy
The Agribusiness Update
As technology advances, the state of California is reconsidering a ban on autonomous agricultural equipment, and the Trump Administration proposes new strategy to combat bird flu.
California Regs Hamper Ag Tech and Thompson Congratulates Rollins
The Agribusiness Update
California regulation prohibits the use of autonomous ag equipment without a driver, and House Ag Committee Chair Glenn 'GT' Thompson expressed his appreciation and congratulated Brooke Rollins on her confirmation as Ag Secretary.
California to Revisit Ban on Driverless Tractors
California Ag Today
In California, a regulation from the state’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health, or Cal/OSHA, dating to 1977, has prohibited the use of autonomous agricultural equipment without a driver at the helm.
Precision Ag Trends
Line on Agriculture
Autonomy leads the way in new technology and precision ag trends, according to one industry expert.
CattleCon 2025 and Autonomous Harvester Growth
The Agribusiness Update
CattleCon 2025 is coming up, February 4-6 in San Antonio, and it’s not too to make plans to join cattlemen and women for this event, and the autonomous harvester market is expected to record a 12% annual growth rate between 2024 and 2032.
CDC on H5N1 in Washington and Agtech Jobs on the Rise
The Agribusiness Update
The Centers for Disease Control is in Washington state after reports surfaced of four workers who potentially have bird flu, and Californina farmers with autonomous tractors and other high-tech equipment are having no problem finding agtech operators with “video game experience.”
Alabama Collegiate Discussion Meet and Agtech Jobs on the Rise
The Agribusiness Update
Nine college students competed in the Alabama Farmers Federation’s first statewide Collegiate Discussion Meet, and Californina farmers with autonomous tractors and other high-tech equipment are having no problem finding agtech operators with “video game experience.”
Solix Robot
Idaho Ag Today
Solinftec, a company delivering artificial intelligence solutions and sustainable agricultural practices, has shared an update.
Farmer Worker Needed, Video Game Experience Required
Southeast Regional Ag News
Autonomous tractors are prompting a shift in the type of farm workers needed to get the job done.
Filling a Worker Gap with Self-Driving Tractors?
California Ag Today
“You’ve opened up a whole new workforce for agriculture,” Tim Bucher, CEO of the ag startup Agtonomy, said. “One that’s never driven a tractor before.”
Will Autonomy Replace Farmers?
Farm of the Future
No. Autonomy will not be replacing farmer jobs any time soon according to Sabanto founder Craig Rupp.
Give Your Tractor Autonomous Capabilities
Farm of the Future
Autonomy is coming to agriculture, but it may not require buying a new tractor.
Autonomous Ag in Salinas and 2022 Potato Summary
The Agribusiness Update
The autonomous agriculture industry and some 1,500 visitors were at the Salinas Sports Complex recently to meet the farm robots of today and tomorrow, and the USDA released the 2022 Potatoes Summary that shows potato estimates for the 2022 season.